​1. Introduction to FGT_300D-v6-build1175-FORTINET.out.zip​

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 6.4.13 for FortiGate 300D firewalls, released on May 10, 2025, as part of Fortinet’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Designed for enterprises maintaining legacy network infrastructure, it provides critical security patches while optimizing performance for the NP6Lite ASIC architecture. The build1175 revision specifically addresses vulnerabilities identified in Fortinet’s Q2 2025 Security Advisory, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 rev5 standards.


​2. Key Features and Improvements​

​Security Enhancements​

  • ​CVE-2025-32756​​: Mitigated SSL-VPN session fixation vulnerability (CVSS 8.7)
  • ​CVE-2024-33502​​: Patched HTTP content inspection buffer overflow flaw (CVSS 7.9)
  • Updated FortiGuard IPS signatures to detect APT41’s new lateral movement patterns

​Performance Optimizations​

  • 18% faster IPsec VPN throughput (920 Mbps) through NP6Lite hardware acceleration
  • Reduced memory consumption in SD-WAN application steering by 12%

​Protocol Support​

  • Extended TLS 1.3 compatibility for FIPS 140-3 environments
  • Maintained L2TP/PPTP VPN support for backward compatibility

​3. Compatibility and Requirements​

​Component​ ​Supported Specifications​
Hardware Models FortiGate 300D (FG-300D)
FortiOS Base Version 6.4.x
Management Tools FortiManager 7.0+, FortiCloud
Minimum RAM/Storage 4GB DDR3 / 16GB SSD

​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with FG-300D-X3 hardware revisions (post-2023 models)
  • Requires bootloader version 5.14+

​4. Limitations and Restrictions​

  1. ​Feature Deprecation​​:

    • Removed Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) support
    • Discontinued SHA-1 certificate validation
  2. ​Operational Constraints​​:

    • Maximum 45 concurrent SSL-VPN users (hardware limitation)
    • No backward compatibility with FortiOS 7.x configuration files
  3. ​Support Timeline​​:

    • Security updates guaranteed until March 31, 2027
    • Technical assistance requires active FortiCare contract

​5. Accessing the Software​

Due to export compliance regulations, ​​FGT_300D-v6-build1175-FORTINET.out.zip​​ is available through authorized channels:

  1. ​Verified Purchase​​ ($5 processing fee):

    • Visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-legacy
    • Complete identity verification (government ID + corporate domain email)
    • Package includes:
      • SHA256 checksum: c5d8e9...f3a7b2
      • Fortinet PGP signature (Key ID: 0x5F9A8E2D)
  2. ​Enterprise Support​​:

    • Submit valid FortiCare contract ID to [email protected]
    • Emergency patches available within 3 business hours

​Integrity Verification​​:

  • Confirm file authenticity using:
    bash复制
    sha256sum FGT_300D-v6-build1175-FORTINET.out.zip  
  • Validate PGP signature against Fortinet’s public key repository

This update enables FG-300D users to maintain PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance while transitioning to modern security frameworks. System administrators should schedule installations during maintenance windows due to mandatory service restarts.


Note: Always follow Fortinet’s recommended upgrade path from v6.4.9 or later. Consult official documentation for HA cluster migration procedures.

​References​
: Fortinet Security Fabric Technical Guide (2025)
: NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 Compliance Framework
: FortiGate 300D Hardware Maintenance Manual
: CVE-2025-32756 Advisory (May 2025)
: FortiOS CLI Reference Guide v6.4.13

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